Managers of Wealth Africa

Moody’s says it’s too early to judge South Africa’s progress

The ratings company cut the outlook for South Africa’s Baa3 foreign- and local-currency assessments to negative on November 1.

New CR17 email leaks: 'We need to be concerned about Ramaphosa's cybersecurity'

The country is one of the 10 most vulnerable countries on the globe at risk to cyber-attacks.

An interview with Sim Tshabalala: sustainable development and leadership at Standard Bank

A conversation with Africa.com and Sim Tshabalala at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Nigeria tightens screws on banks with higher cash requirements

The increase in the cash requirements “could be a gag on banks’ earnings because the CRR is a very aggressive way of tightening liquidity.

SA cannot dodge a downgrade this year, says Alexander Forbes

SA has escaped a downgrade a few times when local economists predicted a downgrade in the past.

Davos 2020 and climate change: How investment risks have shifted over a decade

As recently as ten years ago the environment didn’t register in the top risks for discussion at the World Economic Forum. Now it dominates. This has important implications for investors.

A Conversation with Standard Bank Chief Executive, Sim Tshabalala at #WEF20

What is it about the World Economic Forum that brings you and global business and political leaders from around the world to Davos every year?

Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria to keep interest rates on hold this month- Reuters poll

Citi expects the Central Bank of Nigeria to continue unconventional policy measures, such as the aggressive use of open market operations, and the cash reserve ratio to control liquidity.

Future of African payments based on pragmatism

Cash is here to stay – for now

Improving digital access offers greatest private-sector investment opportunities - Standard Chartered

With Standard Chartered’s experience and reach into Africa, the Bank uses banking knowledge, products and its unique footprint to fund sustainable development

The trends that will shape your retirement savings in 2020

Many customers have been resistant to the changes which have taken place with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Risks and opportunities of investing in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya

Despite high unemployment rates in most African countries, they are at varying stages of macro and political cycles, which inform investment opportunities.

Kenya risks debt distress over high interest rates: IMF

Official data shows that Kenya needs to pay Sh441 billion in loan interest this year — an amount that will rise to Sh475.9 billion next year, before rising to a high of Sh483 billion by 2022. This will be paid through collected revenue.

Moody's downgrades Land Bank to junk

The agency said it assumes a high likelihood of government support for Land Bank, given that it’s a state-owned bank.

Banks must build financial base, trust to compete in East Africa

There are good reasons why bigger-is-better.

‘Over the next 50 years this is where you should be putting your money’

By 2036, the working-age population of the continent will exceed each of India and China’s, according to research by the Institute for Securities Study and International Futures.

Citi Private Bank Hails Motor Racing Sponsorship

Motor racing’s multiple world champion has again proved his incredible versatility in the iconic race in Saudi Arabia’s desert

Conservation, public officer accountability top priorities for Africa

They must also inculcate public accountability through better elections and services, target the welfare of the youth and combat climate change.

Mauritius Commercial Bank Joins Africa CEO Forum To Rethink The Role Of Africa’s Private Sector

CSR is today a major issue for African companies who are increasingly being assessed on their actions in this area.

Understanding climate risk - McKinsey Global Institute

How could Earth’s changing climate impact socioeconomic systems across the world in the next three decades? A yearlong, cross-disciplinary research effort at McKinsey & Company provides some answers.

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